Pig Person

Company: Lambert Farm, Plumpton College
Closing Date: 28-08-2024
Location: BN7 3AE
Salary: NLW
Hours: Part-time, approx 15 per week

Description

Lambert Farm is part of the wider Plumpton College Estate where we have a range of different enterprises, including an award-winning pig unit. The unit was opened two years ago with significant investment in new technologies to promote sow and piglet health and performance. Currently we have 110 breeding sows bringing 2,200 pigs through to finishing, with aspirations to increase herd size. We are currently looking for an assistant that can help with the day-to-day running of the pig unit. The jobs would include:

Farrowing routines
Mucking out sheds
Weaning piglets
Vaccinations
Serving
Power washing
General husbandry
Tractor driving/Skid Steer

We are looking for a hard-working person who is willing to learn and develop their skills, has initiative, and is happy with lone working. Currently we are looking for someone on a part-time basis, however this may progress into full-time for the right candidate.

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, you can also look forward to a great range of benefits including: up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas; membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme; comprehensive CPD; TOTUM card; Employee Assistance Programme; free onsite parking; discounted Plumpton wine; staff discounts on Plumpton courses; free eye tests; cycle to work scheme; and free use of the onsite gym.

We support staff development, including Level 2 qualifications in English and maths. Our workplace is neurodiverse-friendly, providing clear structures, assistive technology, and a supportive environment for all.

With over 3,000 students, excellent resources, and a drive for continuous improvement, Plumpton College is actively seeking staff who want to make a difference and be part of this exciting phase of our development. At Plumpton College we are Ambitious & Progressive, Enterprising, Professional, Supportive and Passionate about everything we do – if you share these values and would like to be part of our growing team then we’d like to hear from you.

We reserve the right to call candidates to interview/withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.

Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.